Florida Coastal Conservancy
Home of the St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol and the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center.
What's Happening Now
Florida Coastal Conservancy
1 day ago
Nesting activity is ramping up on St. Joseph Peninsula! As we welcome more visitors to our beach - sea turtles and people - please remember to help do your part to keep it clean, flat, and dark out there. Tell your friends, neighbors, and renters about the importance of removing all beach equipment; leveling sand sculptures and filling holes, and turning lights off or using wildlife friendly red and amber lights.
We take pride in our beautiful coastline, and we appreciate all YOU do to make it a clean and safe environment!
*All work conducted by Authorized Personnel under FL Marine Turtle Permit 094.*
St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol & Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center
Through our interactions with visitors to the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center, beach-goers during nesting season, and inquirers from around the world, we are working hard to educate the public about the importance of sea turtles and the ways we all can help them.
Leave No Trace & Keep Lights Off
Help our visiting sea turtles at night:
- Clear the way at the end of the day by removing all beach equipment.
- Fill in holes and level sand sculptures.
- Turn lights off or use turtle-friendly red lights.
- Our sea turtles dig the beach CLEAN, FLAT, and DARK.
Visit Us at The Turtle Center
Come visit the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center!
Port St. Joe, FL
11:30 - 4:30pm EST